Electrical Engineer 2 - Energy & Industrial Group

Sargent & Lundy•Aurora, CO

4d•$69,298 - $99,644•Hybrid

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer 2 works on electrical engineering projects across power generation, renewable energy, oil and gas, and other industrial facilities. Under the direction of a project lead, this role contributes to the design, modification, and analysis of electrical systems for new and existing plants, including troubleshooting and resolving engineering issues. The position involves power distribution design; preparing equipment and installation specifications; coordinating systems design to meet specifications, codes, and client requirements; and producing functional design drawings, documentation, and engineering calculations. The engineer may work with vendors on bills of material and equipment purchase specifications, and may travel to client or vendor offices and plant sites for design reviews, construction coordination, or field verification. The position follows a hybrid schedule requiring in-office work three days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
Familiarity with electrical system design, including medium- and low-voltage distribution systems, transformers, generators, motors, and equipment selection.
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles used to produce technical plans, drawings, and models.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in the United States without employer-sponsored work authorization.

Nice To Haves

An emphasis in power systems.
Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and Engineer in Training designation.
Experience designing electrical engineering systems in a project team environment, including integrated detailed system design for new plants or modifications or replacements for existing plants.
Experience selecting equipment and materials, developing control philosophies, and preparing and assembling calculations and specifications.
Construction and start-up experience.
Experience preparing engineering design calculations and drawings.
Interest in learning and using emerging technologies relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, or programming is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the design, modification, and analysis of electrical systems for new and existing power plants and industrial facilities as part of a project team.
Investigate, troubleshoot, and solve a variety of electrical engineering issues.
Design power distribution systems and prepare specifications for major electrical power equipment and related installation services.
Support the project lead in coordinating systems design activities to ensure installations and operations comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
Prepare functional design drawings, including single-line, relay and metering, cable block, and schematic diagrams.
Prepare design-input documentation for drawing production and 3-D modeling.
Prepare engineering calculations, including auxiliary power system studies, voltage drop, protective relay settings, and arc flash calculations.
Interface with vendors as needed to prepare bills of material and equipment purchase specifications and provide client recommendations.
Develop professionally through peer learning and the company’s processes and Communities of Practice.
Travel occasionally to client and vendor offices or plant sites for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification.